Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
अजवाइन
fleeceflower
In German
Ajowan
fleeceflower
In French
Ajowan
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Polygonum affine
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
aipo
fleeceflower
In Polish
seler
fleeceflower
In Latin
semina Carom
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Ajwain plant and Fleeceflower
Care of Ajwain plant and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.